Enlargement Package 2024
On 30 October 2024, the European Commission adopted its 2024 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans, Türkiye, Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia on their respective paths towards the European Union, with a particular focus on implementing fundamental reforms, as well as clear guidance on the reform priorities ahead.
Growth Plan for the Western Balkans
On 08 November 2023, the European Commission adopted a Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, with the aim of bringing some of the benefits of membership to the region in advance of accession, boost economic growth and accelerate much needed socio-economic convergence. The objective is to enable partners to step up reforms and investments to significantly accelerate the speed of the enlargement process and the growth of their economies. For this, a new €6 billion Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans has been adopted for the period 2024-2027.
Support for Ukraine
The EU stands united in its solidarity with Ukraine and will continue to support Ukraine and its people together with its international partners, including through political, financial and humanitarian support as long as needed.
The EU has reacted swiftly and decisively against Russia’s aggression by adopting unprecedented packages of sanctions targeting the Russian economy and financial system, the Kremlin media machine and its corrupt elite.
Latest news
Yesterday, 1 December, the von der Leyen Commission II took office. This followed the European Parliament's earlier endorsement of the new College of Commissioners and its new mandate, which the President had proposed in September 2024.
The European Union regrets Irakli Kobakhidze's statement on the Georgian Dream's decision not to pursue the opening of EU accession negotiations and rejecting EU financial support until 2028.
Thank you very much, dear Roberta,
Today is a good day for Europe because this vote shows that the centre is holding. I am very grateful for the confidence expressed by the Parliament to the new College. The European Parliament's vote allows us to start now on 1 December. We are eager to start.
Honourable Members,
Before I present to you my new team, I would like to start by thanking the outgoing College. Five years ago, no one could have imagined what Europe would go through. And I could not have imagined a team as dedicated and tireless to go through that with.
